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Endoscopic Ultrasound Shear Wave Elastography in Patients With Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Led by Brigham and Women's Hospital · Updated on 2026-03-02
150
Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
291 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The goal of this observation study is to assess whether endoscopic ultrasound shear wave elastography (EUS-SWE) may be a useful tool for liver fibrosis screening in patients with elevated body mass index and non alcoholic fatty liver disease as compared to other non-invasive screening modalities, which have traditionally had less accurate results in this population. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Determine accuracy of EUS-SWE for liver fibrosis screening compared to other non-invasive scoring systems, such as the FIB-4 score and Fibroscan in patients with elevated body mass index * Establish optimal stiffness (kPa) cutoffs for liver fibrosis grading for EUS-SWE for this patient population in reference to the gold standard liver biopsy, as no standard cutoffs currently exist. Participants will undergo routine endoscopic ultrasound as part of their standard clinical care and indication. Participants are consented for the procedure and undergoing the shear wave elastography. In addition to their standard ultrasound test, it takes on average an extra 2-3 minutes to perform the shear wave elastography. The procedure itself adds no additional risk to the patient and does not expose them to radiation.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Endoscopic Ultrasound Shear Wave Elastography in Patients With Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Adults 18 years or older
- Planned for clinically indicated endoscopic ultrasound with plan for follow up liver biopsy
- Suspected or confirmed non alcoholic fatty liver disease prior to procedure
- Body mass index >=25
You will not qualify if you...
- Inadequate liver biopsy sample
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
1
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02115
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2
Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02130
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Research Team
P
Peter Konyn, MD
CONTACT
M
Michele Ryan
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
1
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